Iran’s boosted weapons capabilities have caused up to $15B in US base damage: report — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-boosted-weapons-capabilities-have-caused-up-to-15b-in-us-base-damage-reportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iran attacks cause up to $15 billion in damage to US Middle East baseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-boosted-weapons-capabilities-have-caused-up-to-15b-in-us-base-damage-reporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-boosted-weapons-capabilities-have-caused-up-to-15b-in-us-base-damage-report#u178588Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:25:08 +0000Iranian missile and drone strikes have caused between $5 billion and $15 billion in damages to US military bases in the Middle East. An Associated Press investigation using satellite imagery and local officials found that more than 115 attacks by Iran and its proxies damaged 26 bases by the end of August. The strategy involved targeting early-warning systems and air defenses before striking aircraft and buildings. While some reports cite a $5 billion Pentagon assessment, others indicate costs could reach $15 billion due to boosted Iranian weapon capabilities.Why it mattersThe strikes reflect a